Special effects designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Special effects designer gender statistics
35.9% of special effects designers are women and 64.1% of special effects designers are men.
- Male, 64.1%
- Female, 35.9%
Special effects designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.1% |
| Female | 35.9% |
Special effects designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,547
Female income
$60,899
Special effects designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special effects designer positions over time. Currently, 35.9% of special effects designers are female.
Special effects designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2011 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2013 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2014 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2016 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2017 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2018 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2019 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2020 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2021 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
Special effects designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared special effects designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Special Effects Designer | 64% | 36% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Special effects designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special effects designers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all special effects designers. Comparatively, 14.0% of special effects designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of special effects designers are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Special effects designer race
| Special effects designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Special effects designer race and ethnicity over time
See how special effects designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special effects designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.49% | 2.91% | 6.75% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 77.05% | 3.54% | 6.64% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 75.72% | 3.42% | 5.87% | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 76.20% | 3.59% | 6.73% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.39% | 3.46% | 7.04% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 74.95% | 3.25% | 6.62% | 10.95% |
| 2016 | 74.59% | 2.69% | 8.12% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 73.89% | 3.55% | 7.45% | 12.08% |
| 2018 | 73.52% | 3.37% | 8.29% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 73.78% | 3.89% | 7.50% | 11.34% |
| 2020 | 70.80% | 3.23% | 7.88% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 4.30% | 7.56% | 14.03% |
Special effects designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special effects designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special effects designers have the lowest average salary at $57,583.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,561 |
| White | $66,170 |
| Black or African American | $57,583 |
| Asian | $73,198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,262 |
Average special effects designer age
See how the average age of special effects designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special effects designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Special effects designer age breakdown
The average age of special effects designers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the special effects designer population.
Special effects designer age breakdown
| Special Effects Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Special effects designer educational attainment
The most common degree for special effects designers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of special effects designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Special effects designers by degree level
| Special effects designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Special effects designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special effects designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,862 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special effects designers earn a median annual income of $83,850 compared to $66,871 for special effects designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,850 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,871 |
Special effects designer turnover and employment statistics
Special effects designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special effects designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special effects designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special effects designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average special effects designer tenure
The average special effects designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 special effects designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special effects designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Special effects designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special effects designers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Designer | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Facility Designer | 13.05% | 50,714 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Similar special effects designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Facility Designer | 13.05% | 50,714 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Foreign languages spoken by special effects designers
The most common foreign language among special effects designers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Hmong, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Special effects designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Hmong | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |